About the job
Position: Mainframe Application Developer
Location: Hartford, CT
Duration: 6+ Months Contract to Hire
Job Overview
The Personal Policy Admin Application Development team is looking for a talented Mainframe Application Developer with robust experience in the development and maintenance of Host/Mainframe-based applications. You will utilize the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies including Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile, while adhering to industry best practices. This role involves supporting the Auto and Boat/Yacht suite of applications to ensure the delivery of essential technical and business capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on analysis, programming, configuration, testing, and implementation support for assigned systems and projects.
- Analyze business requirements and assist in developing technical specifications.
- Investigate and resolve incidents and defects encountered during development and production phases.
- Assist in project estimation, as well as drafting test and production transition plans.
- Conduct thorough application code reviews.
- Manage basic project management responsibilities.
- Respond to business research requests and other ad-hoc inquiries.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality systems.
- Coordinate interactions between systems and corporate technical support for necessary assistance.
- Proactively identify risks and issues, recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
- Engage collaboratively in projects involving both in-house staff and global sourcing vendors.
- Knowledge of Personal Insurance products and/or general Property & Casualty Insurance is advantageous.

